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Examining the Role of Specialized DNA Polymerases in the Development of Temozolomide Resistance in Glioblastoma Multiforme

Anthony Berdis

Received: 09 February 2021; Published: 18 May 2021; doi: 10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2102096

Abstract

Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is an extremely malignant type of primary brain tumor that exhibits a high mortality rate. Current standard therapy involves surgery followed by radiation and treatment with the DNA-alkylating agent, temozolomide (TMZ). While TMZ treatment can extend post-op [...]

Open Access Review

Cancer Cachexia: The Comparative Mechanisms of Weight Loss after Esophagectomy and Bariatric Surgery

David J Tansey and

Carel W Le Roux

Received: 12 October 2020; Published: 17 May 2021; doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2102017

Abstract

Oesophageal cancer is the ninth most common cancer and the sixth most common cause of cancer deaths worldwide [1]. Over the past number of years, due to earlier diagnosis and better treatment, we are seeing improvements in the survival ra [...]

Open Access Original Research

Role of DNA Damage and MMP Loss in Radiosensitization-Induced Apoptosis by Ellagic Acid in HeLa Cells

Vidhula R. Ahire ,

Amit Kumar ,

Sushma Bhosle and

K P. Mishra

Received: 22 September 2020; Published: 14 May 2021; doi: 10.21926/obm.genet.2102129

Abstract

Ellagic acid (EA) is a polyphenol found in grapes, pomegranates, walnuts, etc. exhibits anti-cancer properties. The current study was conducted to understand the radiosensitizing role of EA on HeLa cells. Monotherapy of EA and radiation was initially studied on HeLa cells. The addition of EA before [...]

Open Access Opinion

Imagining Life with a Genetic Disorder: The Challenge of Evaluating Health States that Exist from Birth

Diane B. Paul

Received: 29 March 2021; Published: 14 May 2021; doi: 10.21926/obm.genet.2102130

Abstract

This article explores difficulties encountered by those with no personal experience of a chronic disease or disability in accurately evaluating the quality of life with a condition present from birth. In most countries, cost-effectiveness analysis relies on ratings of health states by me [...]

Open Access Original Research

Theoretical Modelling of Liquid Crystal Electro-Optical Material Display Elements to Achieve Optimal Low Power Consumption Ship Stealth

Chris R. Lavers

Received: 29 December 2020; Published: 14 May 2021; doi: 10.21926/rpm.2102019

Abstract

Advanced optical stealth techniques are of growing importance in the role of manned and unmanned aircraft or ship platforms. We consider here the concept of using passive reflective display elements rather than high power active light projection to achieve a low observable camouflaged sh [...]

Open Access Review

Computational Modelling of Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Disease: A Critical Review

Kristen Carlson ,

Jay L. Shils ,

Sahil Patel ,

Longzhi Mei and

Jeffrey Arle

Received: 23 November 2020; Published: 14 May 2021; doi: 10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2102095

Abstract

We review the use of numerical and computational models to explore deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease (DBS PD). It is a review for the modeler and those interested in PD DBS modelling methods and their value. The main model categories of active fiber, mean field, driving force, and volum [...]

Open Access Perspective

Environmentally Persistent Free Radicals as Sources of POPs

Eric Vejerano ,

Junaid Latif ,

Jeonghyeon Ahn and

Mustafa Mamun

Received: 17 January 2021; Published: 13 May 2021; doi: 10.21926/aeer.2102010

Abstract

Environmentally persistent free radicals (EPFRs) are a new class organic pollutant sharing some of the attributes of persistent organic pollutants (POPs). This opinion/short review aims to describe the properties of EPFRs that merit their recognition as an additi [...]

Open Access Original Research

The Carbon Dioxide Emissions Reduction Potential of Carbon-Dioxide-Cured Alternative Binder Concrete

Sampo Mäkikouri ,

Sirje Vares ,

Kirsi Korpijärvi and

Nikolaos Papakonstantinou

Received: 12 January 2021; Published: 13 May 2021; doi: 10.21926/rpm.2102018

Abstract

Climate change has been identified as one of the biggest issues plaguing human life at present. Hence, immense attention is being paid to developing methods that can potentially reduce carbon dioxide emission. With the help of carbon-negative concrete, manufactured from alternative binde [...]

Open Access Original Research

Heavy Metal Concentration and Health Risk Assessment of Selected Fruits Sold in Jos Metropolis

David Bayo ,

Olufunso Adeniyi ,

Adebayo Adeniyi and

Oluwole Ariwoola

Received: 27 February 2021; Published: 12 May 2021; doi: 10.21926/acr.2101013

Abstract

The present study investigated the level of heavy metals in selected fruits sold commonly in Jos, Nigeria. The fresh fruits (Avocado pear, Black currant, Egg Plant, Golden melon, and Soursop) were purchased from five major markets (Terminus, Farin Gada, Building [...]

Open Access Review

Machine Learning in Hazardous Building Material Management: Research Status and Applications

Pei-Yu Wu ,

Kristina Mjörnell ,

Mikael Mangold and

Claes Sandels

Received: 22 January 2021; Published: 11 May 2021; doi: 10.21926/rpm.2102017

Abstract

Assessment of the presence of hazardous materials in buildings is essential for improving material recyclability, increasing working safety, and lowering the risk of unforeseen cost and delay in demolition. In light of these aspects, machine learning has been viewed as a promising approa [...]

Open Access Original Research

Damage Mechanics of Carbon Nanotubes

George Z Voyiadjis and

Peter I Kattan

Received: 27 October 2020; Published: 10 May 2021; doi: 10.21926/jept.2102021

Abstract

A robust mathematical method for the characterization of damage in carbon nanotubes is presented the presentation here is limited to elasticity. In this regard, the second and third order elastic stiffnesses are employed. All this is based on damage mechanics. The hypotheses of elastic strain equiva [...]

Open Access Review

Hybrid Materials and Nanoparticles for Hybrid Silicon Solar Cells and Li-Ion Batteries

Antonio Vázquez-López ,

Marina García-Carrión ,

Erlend Hall ,

Anisa Yaseen ,

Ilknur Kalafat ,

María Taeño ,

Junjie Zhu ,

Xinyu Zhang ,

Elif Arici ,

Omer Suat Taskin ,

David Maestre ,

Emilio Nogales ,

Pedro Hidalgo ,

Julio Ramírez-Castellanos ,

Bianchi Méndez ,

Neslihan Yuca ,

Smagul Karazhanov ,

Erik S. Marstein and

Ana Cremades

Received: 09 November 2020; Published: 08 May 2021; doi: 10.21926/jept.2102020

Abstract

Hybrid composites based on inorganic nanomaterials embedded into a polymer matrix have were synthesized and characterized. Oxide semiconductor nanoparticles (SnO, SnO₂, TiO₂, Ga₂O₃, and NiO) and Si nanopartic [...]

Open Access Review

Lithium Metal Anode for High-Power and High-Capacity Rechargeable Batteries

Nobuyuki Imanishi ,

Tao Zhang ,

Daishuke Mori ,

Sou Taminato ,

Yashuo Takeda and

osamu yamamoto

Received: 21 February 2021; Published: 08 May 2021; doi: 10.21926/jept.2102019

Abstract

Because lithium metal exhibits high specific capacity and low potential, it is the best candidate for fabricating anodes for batteries. Rechargeable batteries fabricated using lithium anode exhibit high capacity and high potential cathode; these can be potentially used to fabricate high [...]

Open Access Original Research

Assessment of Durability of Bio-based Earth Composites

Aurélie Laborel-Préneron ,

Paulina Faria ,

Jean-Emmanuel Aubert and

Camille Magniont

Received: 12 March 2021; Published: 07 May 2021; doi: 10.21926/rpm.2102016

Abstract

Bio-based earth composites present various environmental benefits, such as usable wastes, coproducts, abundant or renewable materials, etc. Moreover, the incorporation of bioaggregates in the earth matrix allows the buildings to act as an effective carbon sink. A growing number of studie [...]

Open Access Research Article

Gender-Dependent Effects of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals on Retinoic Acid-Related Orphan Receptor Alpha [RORA] and Aromatase Genes on Human Progenitor Neurons

Pratima Pandey ,

Narges Shamabadi ,

Ewen mcLean and

Omar Bagasra

Received: 28 August 2020; Published: 07 May 2021; doi: 10.21926/aeer.2102009

Abstract

Normally we encounter a myriad of chemicals in our daily lives. Endocrine disrupting chemicals [EDCs] are ubiquitous in our environment and upon bodily entry many be stored in adipose tissue and, in pregnant woman, can reach the developing fetal brain, disrupting normal fetal brain devel [...]

Open Access Original Research

A Participation-Focused Exercise Intervention for Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Feasibility, Acceptability, and Impact on Sleep and Wellbeing

Jessica R Turnbull ,

Jenna Vyas-Lee and

Sally Hobson

Received: 17 November 2020; Published: 06 May 2021; doi: 10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2102094

Abstract

Sleep-related difficulties are common in children with neurodevelopmental disabilities. Poor sleep health is associated with detrimental impacts not only for the child/young person, but also their family members. Exercise is considered to be important for sleep health, improving duration [...]

Open Access Original Research

A Neural Network Evidence of the Nexus Among Air Pollution, Economic Growth, and COVID-19 Deaths in the Hubei Area

COSIMO MAGAZZINO and

Marco Mele

Received: 19 February 2021; Published: 06 May 2021; doi: 10.21926/aeer.2102008

Abstract

In this study, we used an image neural network model to assess the relationship between economic growth, pollution (PM_2.5, PM₁₀, and CO₂), and deaths from COVID-19 in the Hubei area (China). Data analysis, neural network analysis, [...]

Open Access Research Article

Visuospatial Executive Functions are Improved by Brief Brain Training in Young Rugby Players - Evidence of Far Transfer Test Effects: A Pilot Study

Aleksandra Oledzka and

Lynne Ann Barker

Received: 05 March 2019; Published: 06 May 2021; doi: 10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2102093

Abstract

Brain training apps are becoming increasingly popular for at home use and as an adjunct to more traditional therapies. There is uncertainty about whether the effects of brain training transfer to real-world cognition, or performance on other cognitive assessment tests, or is specific onl [...]

Open Access Research Article

Concentrations of Gaseous Elemental Mercury in the Atmosphere of a Mediterranean Coastal Site in Greece

Christiana Polyzou ,

Glykeria Loupa and

Spyridon Rapsomanikis

Received: 25 January 2021; Published: 04 May 2021; doi: 10.21926/aeer.2102007

Abstract

Gaseous elemental mercury (GEM) was monitored in the atmosphere of a coastal site situated in the Northern Aegean Sea of Greece from August 2014 to January 2015. The selected sampling site is seldom impacted by human activities. Thus, it was possible to study the [...]

Open Access Review

The Great Masquerade: Donor-derived Infections with Uncommon Central Nervous System Pathogens

Amy Spallone and

Marion Hemmersbach-Miller

Received: 29 January 2021; Published: 02 May 2021; doi: 10.21926/obm.transplant.2102141

Abstract

Donor-derived infections (DDI) are an infrequent event in solid organ transplant (SOT) due to advances in screening recommendations, prophylaxis, and surveillance of common infections. However, unexpected pathogen transmission can still occur when a donor is not known to be infected prio [...]

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